Ducati 1199 Panigale

Description

The Ducati 1199 Panigale is a high-end sport motorcycle from the year 2012. It includes striking design, advanced technology features, and is truly powerful.

Here are some of the key features of the 1199 Panigale:

1. **Engine**: The 1,198cc V-twin Superquadro mill powers the 1199 Panigale. This places around 195 horsepower and 98 lb-ft of torque, making it one of the most powerful production motorcycles of its time.

2. **Chassis**: It has a monocoque frame designed to incorporate the engine as a structural member of the frame, thereby reducing weight and increasing rigidity. This Ducati trademark is unique and provides the bike with immense agility and handling.

3. **Electronics**: The 1199 Panigale is given advanced electronics by Ducati with its DTC, DQS, and three ride modes; Race, Sport, and Wet. These features optimize performance in various conditions and provide safety.

4. **Suspension**: The bike boasts top-of-the-line suspension components, with an Öhlins fully adjustable suspension system offering great control and comfort on both the track and road.

5. **Brakes**: The 1199 Panigale will have Brembo monoblock brakes, with great resistance and real stopping power, appropriate for the bike’s high performance.

6. **Design**: The design of the Panigale is sleek and aggressive, featuring sharp lines and a distinctive look. The bike is available in different colors, the most iconic of them being red.

7. **Performance**: With a weight of about 169 kg (373 lbs) dry, the Panigale is extremely lightweight, which enhances its agility. Its top speed is approximately 175 mph (280 km/h), and it can go from 0 to 60 mph in just a few seconds.

8. **Transmission**: It features a six-speed manual gearbox with a slipper clutch, providing smooth shifting and helping to prevent rear-wheel chatter during aggressive downshifting.